Tokyo Girls Collection Spring/Summer 2013 was held in Tokyo this week. Over 30,000 young Japanese women converged on Harajuku for the 16th edition of Japan’s most famous one-day fashion event. Where traditional fashion shows focus on what’s coming to stores next season, next year, or never, Tokyo Girls Collection presents exactly what’s trendy on the Japanese street today, and allows attendees to instantly buy most everything they see on the runway. In addition to the fashion, TGC features celebrity appearances, performances by top Japanese musical groups, and more. Countless similar events have followed in their footsteps over the years, but there is still only one Japanese fashion show that is a do-not-miss for young trendy women all over Japan – Tokyo Girls Collection!

Like fashion trends, the brands showing at Tokyo Girls Collection change with each season. For Spring/Summer 2013, some of the popular brands returning from TGC 2012 A/W include Liz Lisa, Bonica Dot, Lands of Eden, The Shel’tter, and Avail. This season’s music line-up featured M-Flo, Kana Nishino, Ai, Namie Amuro (sadly, we weren’t allowed to photograph her performance), Generations from Exile Tribe, and more. One of the things which makes TGC famous is that most of Japan’s top magazine models of the moment walk in one show or another. We’re sure you’ll recognize many faces – including Tsubasa Masuwaka, Ashley, Elli-Rose, Jillian Kate, Anna Tsuchiya, Lena Fujii, Mona, Yu Yamada, Yuko Ogura, Suzanne, and even the one-and-only Aya Sugimoto.

Fashion trends apparent at this season’s Tokyo Girls Collection included wide vertical black-and-white stripes (on pants and skirts especially), the traditional Spring floral patterns and colors, high-waisted short shorts, platform heels, and skinny pants (including patterned, denim, and capris). We brought back over 400 exclusive pictures of the show to share with you, so please have a look and let us know what other trends you notice that we may have missed. Also, check out our 100 street snaps from Tokyo Girls Collection where we show you what attendees were wearing.

Enjoy Tokyo Girls Collection Spring/Summer 2013! Remember, you can click on any of the photos to see them in beautiful high resolution!

YU-A at Tokyo Girls Collection

Tokyo Girls Collection 2013 Spring/Summer Special Collection

Fashion Festa at Tokyo Girls Collection

Lip Service at Tokyo Girls Collection

Liz Lisa at Tokyo Girls Collection

Duras at Tokyo Girls Collection

Sly Lang at Tokyo Girls Collection

Sorridere at Tokyo Girls Collection

Roen for Dazzy at Tokyo Girls Collection

Shima x Sly Lang at Tokyo Girls Collection

Dream5 at Tokyo Girls Collection

Good Day Young at Tokyo Girls Collection

Kana Nishino at Tokyo Girls Collection

Tokyo 2020 Olympics Bid at Tokyo Girls Collection

2% Tokyo at Tokyo Girls Collection

DE TER NL at Tokyo Girls Collection

My Favorite TIARA at Tokyo Girls Collection

Rodeo Crowns at Tokyo Girls Collection

R no Housoku at Tokyo Girls Collection

Moist Diane at Tokyo Girls Collection

Avail Casual & Shoes at Tokyo Girls Collection

Prisila Wigs at Tokyo Girls Collection

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE at Tokyo Girls Collection

Sumire x Slim Beauty House at Tokyo Girls Collection

The Shel’tter Tokyo at Tokyo Girls Collection

Limited Edition Vivayou at Tokyo Girls Collection

Actus Colors at Tokyo Girls Collection

10piki no Kobuta chan at Tokyo Girls Collection

Kose at Tokyo Girls Collection

WWD Japan Collection at Tokyo Girls Collection

Bonica Dot at Tokyo Girls Collection

Lands of Eden at Tokyo Girls Collection

M-Flo (w/ Ms OOJA) at Tokyo Girls Collection

AI at Tokyo Girls Collection

Tokyo Girls Collection Grand Finale

A big “Thank You!” to the organizers of TGC for inviting us to cover their exciting event once again this season. For more info on Tokyo Girls Collection, and dates of the next show, check out the official website.

All photos by Michael.
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About the photographer:Michael Steinebach has been fortunate enough to travel and see the world. Exposed to the limitless possibilities of photography 20 years ago, he grew up looking at things differently. He currently shoots in the areas of people, fashion, and news photography in Japan. He maintains a Facebook page with samples of his work. He can be emailed about contract work or with questions or comments on his photography.

I’m from America, and seeing these from tokyo have given me great impression that the designers are capturing the inspiration of modern culture. I also enjoy a awakening of summer and spring from all of the collections. Thanks for a awakening collection.